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Director of Mechanical Engineering

Future Motion
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/26/2025

Director of Mechanical Engineering


We are seeking a strong mechanical engineering manager who is an experienced product developer and ready to lead world-class engineering work on innovative light electric vehicles. Depth in Mechanical Engineering, CAD, simulation, DFM, etc. and experience managing, leading, expanding and mentoring a team of mechanical engineers and managing projects to successful completion.


The ideal candidate will be a very talented, creative, capable hands-on engineer who is excited about leading an interdisciplinary team that is revolutionizing boardsports and transportation and shipping product.

Key responsibilities expectations:

• Lead new light-electric-vehicle products from concept through detailed design, prototyping and NPI

• Validate, test, and iterate on existing mechanical and electromechanical systems.

• Work with domestic and overseas vendors for manufacturing quotes, sourcing components, quality assurance, etc.

• Work with EE team for integration of PCBAs, connectors and wire harnesses

• Document and prepare drawing packages for internal/external uses.

• Manage allocation of team resources and tasks to accomplish projects in a timely manner

• Hire, develop, manage and grow team members to achieve great things

 

Experience Qualifications:

• BS or MS in mechanical engineering.

• 7-15 years experience

• Electromechanical (electric vehicle, mechatronics, etc.) background a very strong plus.

• Hands-on prototyping/machine shop experience

• Experience with QC/FAI. Inspection using basic measuring instruments, CMM, etc.

• Experience with design and documentation for a variety of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, die-casting, CNC machining, etc.

• Experience in the outdoor industry (bikes, snowboards, skateboards, etc) a strong plus.

• Manufacturing/DFM experience

• Experience taking product to market.

• Excellent CAD (Solidworks) proficiency.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience managing small-to-medium sized (2-20ppl) mechanical engineering teams

 

We’re looking for a creative and forward-thinking engineering leader who shares our vision and adds value, in a start-up environment by bringing their vision to life. Do you have a track record of solving complex engineering challenges and delivering outstanding products?We’re looking for a creative and forward-thinking engineering leader who shares our vision and adds value, in a start-up environment by bringing their vision to life. Do you have a track record of solving complex engineering challenges and delivering outstanding products?


The job is based in our westside Santa Cruz, CA location just half a mile from the beach!

 

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